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Written By Paul Panfalone

“Tunnel rats must have an inquisitive mind, a lot of guts, and a lot of real moxie in knowing what to touch and what not to touch to stay alive—because you could blow yourself out of there in a heartbeat.” – Capt. Herbert Thornton

Many tunnel rats avoided the vices common to their fellow Soldiers: drinking, smoking, candy, and chewing gum could dull their sense of smell and give away their position. Instead, they trained themselves and others to survive underground.

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Capture Date(s): April 30, 2024
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Lens: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Shutter Speed: Various (composited)
Aperture: f/8
ISO: 400

Paul Panfalone

Paul Panfalone is a Cleveland, OH based artist and toy photographer. He spent his childhood dreaming up stories using action figures in the backyard of his home in East Aurora, NY, appropriately nicknamed “Toytown”. Now as an adult (sort of), he imagines new worlds with those same figures and lives their adventures through the lens of his camera, much like he did back home, over thirty years ago.

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